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    Chris Eubank Jr scanned by an ‘EGG DETECTOR’ ahead of Conor Benn press conference after slap controversy

    CHRIS EUBANK JR was frisked for EGGS after arriving for his second press conference with Conor Benn.The two bitter rivals are set to meet in a Tottenham Hotspur Stadium grudge match on April 26.Chris Eubank Jr. joked about his egg slap on Conor Benn before Thursday’s presserCredit: ReutersNext Gen was patted down by an “egg detector” as he took the stage in TottenhamCredit: PAAn unimpressed Benn watched on with extra security keeping the fighters apartCredit: ReutersEubank slammed an egg into Benn’s face during the first press conference on TuesdayCredit: GettyNext Gen caused a wild fracas on Tuesday after slapping Benn around the face with an egg.The pair faced-off after a heated war of words between promoter Eddie Hearn.Eubank claimed the stunt was a reference to Benn’s failed drugs test from 2022.The WBC, at the time, suggested Benn’s failed test for clomiphene could have been related to eating eggs. READ MORE ON BOXINGA smiling Eubank was met by security as he prepared to walk onto the stage on Thursday. The bouncer then whipped out a paddle labelled “egg detector” and proceeded to frisk the 35-year-old down. One fan laughed on X: “Where can I get an egg detector? Asking for a friend.”Another said: “This s*** got me crying they milking the egg thing and I love it.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a third joked: “They didn’t do a proper search. He needs to take off that jacket.”The feuding pair had originally been due to fight in October 2022.Conor Benn pulled apart from Chris Eubank Jr after SLAP at Battle of Britain press conferenceBut the bout was cancelled after Benn failed two drug tests, the charges for which have since been dropped.Both fighters again engaged in a face-off during Tuesday’s tense presser.This time, a host of security was on hand to make sure there was a large distance between them. Benn’s dad Nigel had been caught up in Tuesday’s fracas, appearing to try and grab Eubank by the throat. While Hearn was seen shoving fellow promoter Ben Shalom in the crazy scenes.Prior to the night of chaos, Hearn had accused Eubank of being “on the beach” and lacking preparation.The Matchroom boss said: “I think Chris Eubank’s on the beach at the minute. “He hits pads for about 30 seconds and then puts it out on Instagram.READ MORE SUN STORIES”In my opinion, Conor Benn is on another level to Chris Eubank Jr.”But in stepping up two divisions, physically he’s at a huge disadvantage.” More

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    UFC and WWE to set up new boxing league with four ‘super-fights’ to be held

    THE owners of the UFC and the WWE are on the brink of creating a new boxing league funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.UFC supremo Dana White teased the formation of Zuffa Boxing in the build-up to Conor McGregor’s crossover clash with Floyd Mayweather in August 2017 but it never got off the ground.UFC supremo Dana White teased the formation of a boxing league back in 2017Credit: GETTYThe owners of the UFC and WWE have plans in place to create the league later this yearCredit: GETTYTKO Group Holdings Chief Mark Shapiro has revealed the league could be announced imminentlyCredit: GETTYBut the MMA promotion’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings, revived those grand plans with Saudi investors last year and are on the verge of announcing a potentially revoluntionary league.TKO Chief Operating Officer Mark Shapiro said: “Everybody knows we’re in talks with the Saudis but to give you a little more color.”I will tell you that we are close on an agreement with the Saudis on a creation of a boxing league where we TKO would be the producer, the promoter and responsible for all day-to-day operations of the venture.”Where by we would receive a fee of $10million plus. Again, we’re not putting any money in, we’re not putting any capital in, we’re not on the hook for any [costs].READ MORE BOXING NEWS“Additionally, we would have some earn-in equity per time, specifically over a five-year period but it would be dependent on us achieving certain milestones, including us exceeding board-approved annual budgets over that five years.”The format of the proposed league is currently unclear, although Shapiro has revealed TKO will put on “four large scale super-fights” throughout 2025 and 2026.He explained: “I think I’ve given you at least a framework of what the deal would be. It’s its own league and we’d have consistent fights throughout the year.”I think on top of that you should know as part of the partnership, we would be the promoter, producer and event operator for four large scale kind of super-fights, as I call them, that would air probably two this year and two in [2026].Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe promotional power behind the TKO Group could make the boxing league a real successCredit: GETTY“Those may or may not fall into the boxing league itself, they may just be one offs, but we would be paid a fee to act as the promoter, the producer and the event operator.”According to Shapiro, the groundbreaking deal could be confirmed imminently.Dana White provides major update on ‘biggest fight in UFC history’ as MMA mogul makes defiant vow Shapiro revealed: “We’ve just sent a delegation to London to meet with the Saudi delegation led by Andrew Schleimer, our [chief financial officer] and Nick Khan, of course who runs WWE, and Lawrence Epstein who runs UFC.”They had a full day meeting earlier this week and we’re getting awfully close and when we have something official, we’ll come out [with the news].”The millions at the disposal of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has changed the landscape of boxing over the last three years, with fights that were seemingly once-thought impossible being made at the drop of a hat.And Shapiro believes the promotional power possessed by TKO can further revolutionize the sport.He said: “There’s an audience for boxing and there’s a dearth of boxing on the national platform.”There’s a desire to have it back in the forefront of the American sports ecosystem.”It’s just been broken for too long, it’s been fragmented, it’s been poorly managed and we think we can do a lot with it.” More

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    Exhausted Gervonta Davis ‘rolls out of bed’ for open workout ahead of boxing star’s fight with Lamont Roach

    GERVONTA DAVIS looked like he “rolled out of bed” for the open workout before his fight with Lamont Roach. Davis defends his WBA lightweight title at the Barclays Center in New York against Roach over the weekend. Gervonta Davis looked like he ‘rolled out of bed’ for the open workoutDavis rubbed his eyes in exhaustionBut the American pay-per-view star did not looked thrilled about turning up for the midday media workout. An exhausted-looking Davis rubbed his tired eyes and stretched out in a pink and grey tracksuit. He skipped any sort of actual workout as fans rushed to social media with one saying: “Gervonta Davis looking like he rolled out of bed for his media workout earlier today.”Another added: “Gervonta really showed up like he just hit snooze 5 minutes ago.”READ MORE IN BOXINGA third said: “Bro just woke up.”Despite falling short of a workout, Davis, 30, did let fans know that he intends to have three bouts this year. He said: “Roach is in for a rude awakening, for sure. “He’s trying to psyche himself up, but it comes down to skill. Whoever is the most skilled fighter will be the winner.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“Knocking someone out feels like a home run, when it hits the sweet spot of the bat, and it goes far. That’s how it feels for me.“I want to stay in the ring more this year, hopefully with three fights. Roach comes first, and then we figure it out the rest of the way.KSI tipped for sensational fight in Alcatraz by Turki Alalshikh as he makes major boxing U-turn “You’ll see fireworks. I’m sharp, fast and explosive. Lamont is sharp too. “It’s going to be a banger, and the fans will be the true winners this Saturday night.”Roach, 29, did hit pads in Brooklyn’s iconic Gleason’s Gym and said: “The stakes are higher, but I just want to go hard, that’s about it. “I’ve trained to be in the best physical and mental shape I can possibly be in.” Lamont Roach hitting the padsCredit: Rey Del Rio/

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    Wladimir Klitschko in line for shock comeback aged 46 and could be handed toughest-ever opponent

    WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO could be set for a shock showdown with a former UFC heavyweight champion – at the ripe old age of 48.The former unified heavyweight champion hung up his gloves in August 2017, four months after suffering an 11th-round TKO loss to Anthony Joshua.Wladimir Klitschko has been linked with a stunning ring return at the age of 48Credit: APKlitschko retired in the summer of 2017 following defeat to Anthony JoshuaCredit: GETTYFormer UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou claims Klitschko is an “option” for his own ring returnCredit: GETTYKlitschko has kept himself in remarkable shape over the years and has repeatedly been linked with a shock comeback.And former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has claimed the Ukrainian is an “option” for his own ring return.’The Predator’ told Sportsbook Review: “[Rico Verhoeven] could happen, but I don’t know. As I said, I have a few fights left.”I focus on very few fights, not on options. There’s a lot of options. Rico [Verhoeven] is an option.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”Derek Chisora is an option. Wladimir Klitschko could be an option.”A showdown with Ngannou, who dropped Tyson Fury as he took him the distance in their clash in October 2023, could prove to be one of the toughest of Klitschko’s career.That’s on account of the fact Ngannou is an unorthodox striker in comparison to traditional boxers and Klitschko has been out of the ring for the best part of a decade.Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh is interested in giving the younger Klitschko brother the opportunity to return to the ring.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWladimir Klitschko has kept himself in tip-top shape since his retirementCredit: GETTYSpeaking ahead of Oleksandr Usyk’s rematch with Fury last December, he said: “To give [Klitschko] the chance. This is perfect.”Of course, he won’t fight Usyk if he wins [against Tyson Fury].Tyson Fury fans chant ‘you big dosser’ at boxing legend Wladimir Klitschko”Because they’re two heroes from Ukraine [and] will not fight each other. This is the dream.”But Klitschko’s main concern at this moment time is helping his native Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia.’Dr Steelhammer’ said: ” There are a lot of rumours these days about a possible comeback.”At the moment, I’m not concerned with my return to boxing, but with the return of Russians to their country, outside Ukraine.And let me be clear: I’ve never stopped training. So IF there was to be a fight, I’d be ready on the spot.”But this weekend I’m just going to see a fight with a talented Ukrainian. Go Usyk! Slava Ukraini.” More

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    Shock pics show Tyson Fury’s Cheshire mansion left to rot with crumbling roof & overgrown lawns as £2.5m refurb blocked

    OVERRUN with weeds and left to rot, new pictures show the shocking state of Tyson Fury’s once grand eight-bed Cheshire mansion after he was banned from knocking it down. The Sun’s exclusive photos and video reveal the dilapidated state of the uninhabitable property in the area’s exclusive “Golden Triangle”, with its entrance overgrown, the tiled roof in disrepair and whole rooms stripped bare with crumbling brickwork.Tyson Fury’s home in Cheshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’ has been left to rotCredit: suppliedWhole rooms including the attic space have been left to go to wrack and ruinCredit: suppliedThe grounds are also in a perilous stateCredit: suppliedTyson, 36, who lives with wife Paris and their seven kids in a swish £1.7m mansion in Morecambe, just over an hour’s drive away, wanted to tear his Cheshire pad down and replace it with a six-bed luxury home built from scratch.His £2.5million Grand Designs-inspired dream renovation included plans for a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and a cinema, but he was forced to withdraw the application last August.Instead, the boxer was “only” given approval to extensively renovate the current home, including allowances for three extensions, a basement with a games room and a music room.But new pictures and video show the pad has been left in a perilous state, with the roof caved in and badly in need of a major overhaul.Tyson’s dad John lives next door and photos reveal the land is covered in cars, caravans and motorhomes.The former world champ has previously had run-ins with Cheshire East Council when trying to knock down the mansion.The property backs onto Manchester Airport and is close to his brother Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague’s £3.5million home. His plans for the renovation came unstuck after bats were found nesting in the loft.This meant Tyson was already having to apply for a special licence from Natural England as a protected species had been detected around the home. He was then told birds flocking to his pond or fruit trees may be a hazard to nearby jets. Inside Tyson and Paris Fury’s luxurious lifestyleHe also needed to submit a biodiversity strategy which “should include proposals for the provision of features for nesting birds including house sparrow”.And he was told he needed “gaps in garden fences to facilitate the movement of hedgehogs, native species planting”.Another council department also wanted him to move his proposed extravagant pad – for the sake of an oak tree. Rotting woodwork is visible from the roadCredit: thisischriswhite.comTyson was stopped from tearing down the homeCredit: thisischriswhite.comIt appears the roof of the once-lavish property also requires workCredit: thisischriswhite.comThe exterior has fallen into a state of disrepairCredit: suppliedThe land is occupied by cars, caravans and motorhomesCredit: suppliedIn the end, Tyson was forced to ditch plans to demolish the original building and stick to extending the existing one.To top it off, the former world champ and his two brothers, John Jnr and Shane, had been renting out a car park on their land, which landed them in hot water with the courts in December 2023.Dad John appeared at Chester Magistrates Court to defend his sons, saying he had signed the lease agreement with a valet company and they had done nothing wrong by failing to cough up £82,166.85 to Cheshire East Council for the car park, which adjoins his house. But the district judge ordered the brothers to pay the business rates bill, plus court costs of £17,206 – totalling nearly £100,000.Cheshire’s Golden TriangleBy Ryan MerrifieldCheshire’s Golden Triangle refers to a super affluent area in the North West of England, covering small towns like Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, and Prestbury.It’s known for its expensive houses and popularity among wealthy Premier League footballers, often called the “Footballer Belt” due to the high concentration of professional athletes that live there.But furious locals say mega mansions RUIN the area.The average price of a property on one coveted road in Wilmslow is £4million and estate agents describe it as one of the town’s “most sought-after” and “desirable” streets.The gated mansions offer peace and privacy, and current residents include Liverpool’s Andy Robertson and his teammate Alexis Mac Allister, who recently bought a home.Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson once lived there as well as ex-United keeper Sergio Romero.And Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is also thought to own a property on the road.Set in glorious countryside, the area, according to one estate agent, “is a delightful blend of sophistication and rural tranquillity” and boasts high-end shops and upmarket bars and restaurants.Visitors to Wilmslow might spot Marcus Rashford jewellery shopping, his Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes leaving a tanning salon or Manchester City star Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner hitting the gym.The dilapidated pad is a far cry from the Fury family’s main property – a lavish £1.7million mansion in nearby Morecambe, where they moved in 2020 after upgrading from a modest £550,000 home.The plush pile has gold curtains and radiators throughout, perhaps giving an indication of how they envisioned doing up the interior of their currently-stalled Cheshire property.There are huge chandeliers dangling from the ceilings, the kitchen is decked out in red marble, and wife Paris previously revealed her favourite part of their home – her walk-in wardrobe. Fury bought the property in December 2020, and is mortgage-free, according to land registry records.Tyson Fury, pictured in Saudi Arabia last year, had grand plans for his Cheshire mansion but has had multiple setbacksCredit: GettyIt’s a far cry from the family’s £1.7m pad in Morecambe where he and Paris currently reside with their childrenCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvin MediaParis and Tyson with their kids on a family holiday in 2023Credit: parisfury1/instagram More

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    Jake Paul mocks Floyd Mayweather for getting a black eye against YouTuber and vows to KO boxing legend in two rounds

    JAKE PAUL has vowed to knock Floyd Mayweather out in two rounds after the boxing legend started a war of words.Mayweather was appearing on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show when he was quizzed on Paul’s controversial fight with Mike Tyson. Jake Paul vowed to knock Floyd Mayweather out in two roundsCredit: GettyFloyd Mayweather was left with a bruised eye after boxing DejiCredit: LEE HAMILTON-COOPERAnd he said: “I don’t really know where to go with this subject because if I say something I’m going to get backlash. “No matter what I say, it’s not right. But basically, when you’re boxing for free you can have millions and millions and millions, hundreds of millions of views.”But when you’re watching Floyd Mayweather, you have to pay! I mean, I did pay-per-view numbers. Check the record.” Mayweather, 48, retired in 2017 after beating UFC icon Conor McGregor, 36, in a bout that sold 4.4MILLION PPVs. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut he has continued to box in exhibition bouts since against stars of the boxing, MMA and social media world.That included bouts against YouTubers Logan Paul, 28, and Deji, also 28, who is the brother of KSI. And Mayweather boasted how he could make light work of Logan’s brother Jake – who is 11-1 as a boxer. He said: “Easy. Easy. Too easy. At 48, too easy.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPaul responded to the clip: “You bum. Deji gave you a black eye in an event that had 4,000 people in it. Deji hahahah. “I would knock you out in 2 rounds and you can’t sniff Mike Tyson’s toe.” Deji gave Mayweather a shiner in their 2022 Dubai exhibition – but also made Paul bleed from the nose despite losing in 2018. And Deji responded with a picture of Paul bloodied from the nose: “I also did this to you. Me hahahahha.”Paul recently saw talks to fight Mexican great Canelo Alvarez, 34, collapse as he now prepares to announce his next fight. And Mayweather’s last exhibition – against the grandson of infamous mob boss John Gotti – went the distance. Mayweather and Deji boxed in DubaiCredit: Lee Hamilton-CooperJake Paul beat Deji on the first Logan Paul vs KSi card in August 2018Credit: Reuters More

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    ‘No real proof’ – Joseph Parker has theory about Daniel Dubois’ last-minute fight withdrawal

    JOSEPH PARKER has seemingly revealed his doubts over the illness that scuppered his showdown with Daniel Dubois.The Kiwi was set to challenge Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title last Saturday on a stacked Saudi Arabia show.Jospeh Parker was set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title last weekendCredit: GETTYIllness for Triple D out of his second defence of the prestigious red strapCredit: GETTYParker was weirded out by the lack of proof of Dubois’ illnessCredit: ARIEL HELWANI SHOWBut Parker’s bid to become a two-time heavyweight champion was derailed just days before the Riyadh rumble when defending champion Dubois was struck down by a viral infection.Dubois has yet to break his silence on his withdrawal from the fight, which Parker still can’t quite fathom.During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, he said: ”It feels weird because [Daniel Dubois] was at the public workout and then, just like that, he got real ill.”And there was no real statement. There’s no real proof or doctors. There’s nothing.READ MORE BOXING NEWS”It feels a bit weird. It feels a bit strange that during that time that [Oleksandr] Usyk started calling out Dubois saying he wants him next.”Congolese clubber Martin Bakole was drafted in on just a few days’ notice to take on former WBO titleholder Parker.Parker made light work of his short-notice opponent, keeping his title hopes of straightener with Dubois alive with a second-round stoppage.Dubois is still dealing with the effects of the infection, with his dad Stanley telling talkSPORT: “He’s on the mend, his glands are still very swollen.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDaniel Dubois is still recovering from illnessCredit: AP”And as a result, he has a fever and is very tired, so he is just going through that at the moment.”It was the doctors that made the decision for him not to fight. Even though he felt well and wanted to do the fight.Frank Warren, 72, in face off with Joseph Parker before shoving the 19st heavyweight boxer in Saudi”The doctors said he would do three rounds and get tired. Daniel wanted to fight, he was really upset.”The journey home was a bit sad, I felt sad for the team. It’s not a good feeling, it is out of your control really.”When pressed about his son’s next opponent, Stanley said: “That is down to Frank Warren really.”We will have a sit down with him and see where we will go from there really.”He will be back in the gym as soon as he has had a good rest. He needs a rest, he’s come out of a hard camp.” More

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    KSI tipped for sensational fight in ALCATRAZ by Turki Alalshikh as he makes major boxing U-turn

    KSI has been tipped for a sensational fight at ALCATRAZ prison by Turki Alalshikh – marking a major boxing U-turn. Saudi supremo Alalshikh is taking his events outside of the Middle East to the UK and America. KSI has been tipped for a sensational fight at Alcatraz prison by Turki AlalshikhCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe Alcatraz prison is now closed and instead a tourist siteCredit: GettyPart of his stunning Stateside plans include staging a fight the infamous Alcatraz prison – which is now a tourist site. And Alalshikh – who once blasted YouTube boxing stars – teased featuring KSI on the bill. He said: “I am talking with him now and surprising him as well at the same time about doing something at Alcatraz jail in San Francisco in the future.”To which, KSI, 31, replied: “Yeah, I am very excited to see what happens. We have got some big things happening man.”READ MORE IN BOXINGWBO super-lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez, 27, is currently frontrunner to fight at Alcatraz island. Alalshikh also named the Eiffel Tower, The Colosseum in Rome and the Mexican Pyramids as dream locations for future events. The powerful Saudi advisor has been vocally critical of the likes of Jake Paul, 28, when probed on influencer boxing. He said last year: “If he wants to be a real boxer, he needs to take on big fights against boxers, not treat it like a show. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”That’s my opinion, because it’s damaging to boxing. I know he doesn’t like this, especially what I said about his last fight. “I said it wasn’t boxing, and I’m not joking. If he wants to continue in this field and be part of Riyadh Season, he needs to fight real boxers.Tense moment Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are kept apart by security in lift at explosive press conference”That’s my opinion. If he does that, I’ll support him.” Paul’s last fight was against Mike Tyson when the 58-year-old controversially came out of retirement after 20 YEARS out. And Alalshikh appeared to take a dig at the American when talking potential opponents with KSI. He said: “I challenge him to fight someone in America. We will discuss, me and him, about future opponents.”But real fighters. Real boxers. Not 60 years old.”KSI responded:  “Nah, I don’t. There is only one person who does that.”But Paul cryptically hit back online: “Rent free in your head.”Turki Alalshikh with KSI More